在Dobbs之后的16个州,400多起与怀孕有关的起诉激增,主要是因药物使用问题,阻碍了产前护理。 Over 400 pregnancy-related prosecutions surged in 16 states post-Dobbs, mainly over substance use, deterring prenatal care.

在2022年Dobbs判决后两年内,16个州发生了400多起与怀孕有关的起诉案件,其中多数涉及妊娠期间的药物使用,阿拉巴马州占近一半。 Over 400 pregnancy-related prosecutions occurred in 16 states within two years of the 2022 Dobbs decision, mostly for substance use during pregnancy, with Alabama accounting for nearly half. 指控往往涉及虐待儿童或化学品危害,有些包括堕胎药物指控。 Charges often involved child abuse or chemical endangerment, and some included abortion medication allegations. 尽管堕胎禁令通常对孕妇实行豁免,但刑事案件却有所增加,阻止妇女寻求产前护理。 Despite abortion bans typically exempting pregnant people, criminal cases have increased, deterring women from seeking prenatal care. 倡导人警告这些起诉会损害产妇和胎儿的健康,特别是在有胎儿法的各州。 Advocates warn these prosecutions harm maternal and fetal health, especially in states with fetal personhood laws.